Digital payments are often presented as a way to bring more people into the financial system. Mobile wallets, online ...

This summary is based on the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Issues Paper produced by the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) and disseminated for the 2nd GPFI ...

An MTN mobile money subscriber providing an electronic signature while having her identity verified through a mobile device in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. © Nyani ...

The emergence of financial technologies—fintech—has become an engine of change, promising to expand access to financial services and give a boost to financial inclusion. The ownership of accounts in ...

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Fintech has long been viewed negatively in certain circles. This is primarily because companies in the payments, money transfer and investing space are often seen as focused on the tech instead of the ...

For many years, the United States has played a significant role in advancing the early microfinance revolution and the financial inclusion agenda worldwide. Access to and use of financial services ...

The COVID-19 pandemic could be a game changer for digital financial services. Low-income households and small firms can benefit greatly from advances in mobile money, fintech services, and online ...

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday released a national strategy aimed to deepen financial inclusion over the next five years. The 'National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI): ...

Switzerland and the Nordic countries offer the best access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet people’s needs in Europe. The UK ranks highest among the top five ...

By Prisca A. A. ANSAHFor as long as many of us can remember, Ghana has positioned financial inclusion as a cornerstone of national development, and rightly so. Globally, financial inclusion is ...